Traditional approaches to teaching do not address the way many students learn today. Gifted students need even more specialized educations to meet their intellectual needs and nurture their gifts. The classroom needs to be altered to meet these needs.
Gifted Student Needs
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Ideal Classroom Solutions
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What are students saying about their ideal gifted classroom?
- "I think the ideal classroom is one that includes notes and the actual learning of the material and then includes fun ways to apply what we've learned. I like when teachers incorporate us more as individuals rather than groups."
- "I like when my classrooms have windows and are bright."
- "I like when we are given assignments that I can complete at my own pace. I like to be able to keep working ahead instead of waiting on others."
- "I want a classroom without busy work. I've always believed busywork was a waste of my efforts because neither the teacher or I would gain anything from it. I want more collaboration with other students because it encourages me to make connections, and helps me understand the material better in general."
- "I like it when my teachers listen to me and I feel like I matter."
- "I need to be challenged or I get bored."
- "I think the ideal classroom would be about 15 students where the teacher is able to work with each student if needed. Additionally, we would do half lectures and half work everyday, so the students can immediately ask questions about what they just learned."
- "I wish that I could work on things that interest me."
- "I like being able to practice what I've learned in class so I can get help if I need it."
- "I like when teachers let me listen to music while I work."